impressionability

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressionability
Noun
  • That the leader of a notoriously cruel occupying power would have shown such compassion for a militant rebel strains credulity and defies the historical record.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The only issue is that the entire theory strains credulity.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to adding a layer of idealism to your ambitions, your dreams and compassion could feel larger than life itself.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Those were the times when young people, filled with idealism, set out to address those wrongs, believing that change was not only critical but within our reach.
    Linda Chapin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Chinese stocks declined after the Trump administration hiked tariffs on the country to well over 50% on Wednesday, but a glimmer of optimism was visible.
    Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The only spark of optimism is the possibility of winning the Europa League.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After feigning ignorance and then glowering at Belinda from across the resort, Greg boldly invites her to his home and to speak privately about their previous acquaintance.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Elsewhere in the interview, Peck discussed the timely politics of Cabaret, noting that the show’s themes surrounding the rise of fascism amid societal ignorance ring eerily true today.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Impressionability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressionability. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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